Directed by:
阪本順治Cinematography:
Norimichi KasamatsuComposer:
安川午朗Cast:
Michiyo Ookusu, 原田芳雄, Takako Matsu, Ittoku Kishibe, Eita Nagayama, 佐藤浩市, Renji Ishibashi, Denden, 小倉一郎, Takehiko Ono, Rentarô MikuniPlots(1)
In this rural mountain village, they have the tradition of acting an amateur Kabuki performance. All troubles come out as the villagers try to make success with the performance... Tears, laughter, and rage all unfold against the backdrop of Japan's magnificent natural beauty. As the film progresses, Harada's performance as an amateur Kabuki actor begins to merge with his own immensely fruitful life as an actor, instilling a unique resonance to this bittersweet comedy. (Shochiku)
(more)Cast
Michiyo Ookusu
China
Best movies:
原田芳雄
Japan
Best movies:
Farewell to the Ark (1984)
The Shogun's Samurai (1978)
Pastoral: To Die in the Country (1974)
Takako Matsu
Japan
Best movies:
The Hidden Blade (2004)
Confessions (2010)
Tokyo Tower: Mom and Me, and Sometimes Dad (2007)
Ittoku Kishibe
Japan
Best movies:
Vengeance for Sale (2001)
The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi (2003)
Tokyo Bordello (1987)
Eita Nagayama
Japan
Best movies:
The Foreign Duck, the Native Duck and God in a Coin Locker (2007)
Hanging Garden (2005)
Memories of Matsuko (2006)
佐藤浩市
Japan
Best movies:
Antarctica (1983)
Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters (1985)
The Floating Castle (2012)
Renji Ishibashi
Japan
Best movies:
Farewell to the Ark (1984)
Half a Confession (2004)
Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart in Land of Demons (1973)
Denden
Japan
Best movies:
Our Mother (2008)
Eureka (2000)
Ikigami: The Ultimate Limit (2008)
小倉一郎
Japan
Best movies:
Suicide Bus (1998)
Fine, Totally Fine (2008)
The Shogun Assassins (1979)
Takehiko Ono
Japan
Best movies:
Spirited Away (2001)
Welcome Back, Mr. McDonald (1997)
Key of Life (2012)
Rentarô Mikuni
Japan
Best movies:
Natsu no niwa - The Friends (1994)
Harakiri (1962)
Zatoichi at Large (1972)